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The prosecution will show the evidence and present the testimony that indicates guilt. The defending attorney will try to punch holes in the evidence and testimony. The jury then decides what the facts are based on the testimony and evidence.
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In case of equal guilt the defender is in better position?
in case of equal guilt the position of the defendant is better than that of the plaintiff
Who determines the facts in a case guilt or innocence?
A jury will be given information from lawyers, evidence, and such and base the decision of guilt on the information provided. The jury is what determines guilt. If it goes to the Supreme Court than they decide on the legality of a case. If it's a small court case than a judge may pass guilt in which you can appeal for a trial by a jury.
What court uses the standard of guilt?
The standard of proof to establish guilt in a criminal case is beyond a reasonable doubt.
Can a Prosecutor be charged with a crime?
No. Although the prosecutor can recommend a jail sentence, the prosecutor cannot actually sentence you to jail, only a judge can do that.The prosectur proves your guilt, and if it is reasonable and did a good job at proving the guilt then the judge agrees with the prosecution, and the prosecution wins its case, and the DEFENCE looses, and the person is sent to Jail.
What is mean by expulcatory?
Exculpatory evidence at trial is evidence which helps to prove the innocence of the person on trial. The opposite word is inculpatory, evidence which proves his guilt.
What may a defendant plead if he or she does not admit guilt but will not fight the prosecution's case?
No Contest
What means that the defendant does not admit guilt but will not fight the prosecution's case?
No ContestAdded: Nolo Contendre
Does the grand jury decide guilt in a child abuse case?
The grand jury never decides guilt. The grand jury decides whether or not to indict, based on the sufficiency of evidence.
What foes bob Ewell say that proves his guilt?
Bob Ewell's guilt is demonstrated when he falsely accuses Tom Robinson of raping his daughter, Mayella, during the trial. He also shows his guilt through his violent and aggressive behavior towards Atticus Finch and his family, especially after the trial. Additionally, Ewell's attempt to harm Scout and Jem at the end of the novel further reveals his twisted and vengeful nature.
How is guilt determined in criminal trials?
Guilt is determined IF the prosecution can present evidence to convince a jury (or in the case of a non-jury trial, a judge) beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty.
Guilty or not guilty declamation?
A declamation of guilty or not guilty is the act of speaking innocence or not in a conviction. A person can admit to guilt or deny guilt although a judge decides the final verdict in a case.
If the prosecution must prove guilt what must the defense prove?
The defense do not have to prove anything, if the prosecution fail to prove guilt, then the defendant is not guilty (in an ideal world). It may be the case thaat a jury may find guilt when a charge has not really been adequately proved to be true, but in this case the judge must direct them to find "not guilty" through lack of evidence.
